Leather bags and accessories. Buyers pay for condition and trust, so dust bags, boxes and close-up photos come first.
The kit our builder picks for a typical Designer handbags seller. Change the answers to fit yours.
Storage
Holds tubs or boxes floor to ceiling in a small footprint.
Phone mount
A tall stand for showing clothing or trainers face on.
Lighting
Large, soft light for clothing and full-body shots.
Each step in the order you'll need it.
Dust bags, acid-free tissue, presentation boxes and double-wall outer boxes cover packing. Add thermal labels and a printer.
For photos, use a light tent or a plain backdrop with steady light, plus a tripod. Bag buyers zoom in on stitching and hardware, so sharp close-ups matter.
Stuff the bag with tissue so it holds its shape. Wrap metal hardware in tissue so it can’t scratch the leather.
Put the bag in its dust bag, then a presentation box, then a padded double-wall outer box. Never post a structured bag in a mailing bag.
Add any receipt copy, cards or tags inside the box, and note in the listing that they’re included.
Store each bag stuffed and in a dust bag, standing upright on a shelf. Don’t hang bags by their straps, as it stretches them over time.
Keep them out of direct sun and damp. Label each shelf spot and match it to the listing so you can find a sold bag quickly.
Kit for this step
Shoot the front, back, base corners, interior, zips, hardware, stitching, any date code or serial tag, and every mark. Hidden wear is the most common reason for a return.
eBay runs an authenticity check on some designer bags and Vinted offers optional verification on some items. Check what applies before listing, and keep your proof of purchase with each bag.
Never list a bag as authentic if you can’t back it up. Platforms remove counterfeit listings and can close accounts.
On Whatnot and TikTok Shop, open the bag on camera and show the inside, the hardware and the corners up close. Buyers ask about condition, so show it before the questions start.
Keep higher-value bags for slower, scheduled shows. Fast auctions suit accessories and lower-priced pieces better.
Use a tracked and signed-for service for higher-value bags so you have proof of delivery. Check the carrier’s compensation limits match what the bag is worth.
Past 50 orders, stock dust bags and outer boxes in sizes that fit most of your bags. Keep a short condition checklist and fill it in for every bag before you list it.
Kit for this step
Each one costs you money or reviews, and each has a fix.
Complete kits for one kind of seller, costed and laid out.
What most orders like these go by, at today’s published prices. Prices checked 6 October 2026.
Royal Mail Tracked 48 Medium ParcelUsual£5.70 to £12.25
Trainers, homeware and electronics up to 20 kg, tracked and cheaper than untracked 2nd Class.
InPost locker to locker, medium£2.59
Shoe boxes, books and bags up to 19 cm deep, sent between lockers when the buyer picks a locker.
Mailing bags for handbags. The bag arrives creased and crushed.
A soft drawstring bag for each handbag.
Wraps a garment so the buyer opens a neat, cared-for parcel.
Handbag buyers check every seam, corner and zip. Photograph each one in your show and in the listing, and keep receipts or proof of purchase with the bag.
Ship every bag in its dust bag, stuffed with tissue so it holds its shape, inside a box. A crushed bag usually comes back as a return.
Stuff it with acid-free tissue, put it in a dust bag, then a box with padding around it.
Many buyers and platforms expect proof of authenticity for higher-value bags, so check the platform’s rules before you list.
eBay runs an authenticity check on some designer handbags. Whether yours qualifies depends on the brand and price, so check eBay’s current rules.
Yes. Vinted offers optional item verification on some designer items. Keep proof of purchase and describe every mark in the listing.
Front, back, base corners, interior, hardware, zips, any serial or date code, and every mark.
A tracked, signed-for service with compensation that covers the bag’s value. Check the carrier’s limits before you send.
